Meet Ignazio & Paul
Ciao! We’re Ignazio and Paul — partners in life and in adventure. With a deep love for Sicily’s culture, history, and traditions, we craft each journey to be more than a tour — an intimate, immersive experience filled with discovery and delight. Our journeys go far beyond a simple getaway — they’re an open door into our Sicilian life.
From wandering with you through ancient temples, to rolling pasta side by side with local chefs, to raising a glass of wine together as the sun sets over golden hills, we want you to take home more than photographs — we want you to carry the spirit of Sicily in your heart long after you return.
Ignazio was born and raised in Sicily, immersed in a culture where family traditions, shared meals, and late-night storytelling are woven into everyday life. Paul, a first-born American-Sicilian with deep ties on the island, fell in love with Sicily (and with Ignazio) — bringing a fresh perspective and a renewed sense of wonder to every journey we create.
Together, we blend local expertise with a spirit of discovery, curating experiences that go far beyond the typical tourist path. You’ll wander through sunlit piazzas where church bells echo across the hills, breathe in the scent of lemon groves and sea air, share rustic meals under starlit skies, and raise a glass of wine as the sun dips below golden vineyards.
This is Sicily as we know and love it — and we can’t wait to share it with you. Our love for this island runs deep, and we created Sips of Sicily, A Taste of Tradition, to offer more than just a vacation — we invite you to experience our Sicily, the way we live it every single day.
Our groups are intentionally small and personal, creating a true family-style atmosphere. By the end of the trip, strangers have become friends, and friends feel like family.
Our Passion is to help you experience the Sicily you’ve dreamed of — and the one you never knew existed.
We believe the magic of Sicily is found in perfect balance — between the legendary sites you’ve dreamed of and the hidden moments that take you by surprise.
Walk among ancient ruins and wander through storied cities where history whispers through every stone — then slip into quiet backstreets where daily life hums and laundry flutters in the breeze.
Marvel at iconic landmarks — temples, cathedrals, and hilltop towns — but also lose yourself in tiny villages, meet master artisans in their workshops, and find secret coastal hideaways where the sea sparkles just for you.
Savor Sicily’s flavors at every turn — from candlelit dinners in historic trattorie to rustic, home-cooked feasts shared with locals around their family table.
This is the Sicily we love — a mix of the famous and the undiscovered, curated so you can see, taste, and feel it all.
